Bard joins Clinton Global Initiative University

11:09 PM,
Dec. 11, 2013

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Journal staff

Bard College has joined the Clinton Global Initiative University, a network of 40 schools that brings together young leaders and students to solve global issues.

Former President Bill Clinton established CGI U in 2007 with an eye toward cultivating young leadership. The organization aims to support a diverse range of college and university students interested in creating and implementing their own projects to address challenging global issues.

CGI U calls for young people to develop "Commitments to Action" in one of five focus areas: education, environment and climate change, peace ...